2018 BOB to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1251 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

1.0598 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0889 GTQ

2018 BOB to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 1.1251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.0598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0653 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0637 to the December average rate of 1.1189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1251 was up 3.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,626 GTQ

2017 Average 5,298 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 5,299 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 326.38 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1244

1.0581

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BOB to GTQ Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.0723, compared to 1.1055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0723

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0267 GTQ (High: 1.1169 / Low: 1.0901). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 GTQ (High: 1.0663 / Low: 1.0644).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0267

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.1164) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0570), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0594 (+5.62%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.1164

2017 Avg (November) 1.0570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0719	1.0598	1.0637
February	1.0663	1.0644	1.0652
March	1.0740	1.0642	1.0709
April	1.0739	1.0702	1.0731
May	1.0832	1.0736	1.0767
June	1.0860	1.0782	1.0840
July	1.0925	1.0839	1.0858
August	1.0955	1.0832	1.0866
September	1.1169	1.0901	1.1072
October	1.1233	1.1133	1.1183
November	1.1251	1.1128	1.1164
December	1.1201	1.1123	1.1189